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CA57 OSU

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

506,247 mi
Last recorded506,247 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 OSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 506,247 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 470,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 439,180 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2017 410,427 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 378,289 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 346,214 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 321,747 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 295,120 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 268,084 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 244,691 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 244,684 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 226,577 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Feb 2014 226,166 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 70,414 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 70,305 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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CA57 OSU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 123,026 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA57 OSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CA57 OSU registered?

CA57 OSU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is CA57 OSU safe to buy?

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